The last of the inaugurual Bucs to leave the franchise retiring after 10 seasons with the Buccaneers and in the NFL. Took over at center late in the 1977 season and spent the next eight years holding down the middle of the Tampa Bay line. Had started the second-most games in franchise history when he retired. Originally wore the 79 shirt as a rookie and for the next two seasons but then switched to 50 when he became a regular starter at center.
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